· Long, athletic forward who can stretch defenses with his ability to score from inside and outside· Praised for his explosiveness around the rim and ability to clean the glass· Looking to earn more minutes after putting on weight and training hard in the offseason

AS A SOPHOMORE (2012-13):

The Basics:· Appeared in 35 games of the 36 games, averagine 10.5 minute per game.· Accumulated 2.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Highlights:· Scored a career high 17 points, and grabbed a career high 10 rebounds against Stetson.· Tallied 6 rebounds in a NCAA tournament game against Akron.· Tallied 2 steals in a game 5 times.· Averaged 1.28 offensive rebounds per game.

AS A FRESHMAN (2011-12):

The Basics:· Guest saw action in 20 games last year for the Rams, averaging just over four minutes a contest.· He chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds during the season and also blocked three shots.

Highlights:· Showed flashes of his potential when he scored six or more points on two occasions (1/2/12 at Hofstra, 1/25/12 at Towson)· Scored his first career points with his second-half bucket against George Washington in the BB&T Classic on Dec. 4· Played crucial minutes in road victory at Hofstra, giving VCU six points and six rebounds off the bench. He went a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe in that contest.

Getting to Know Jarred

Son of Carol Guest

Majoring in Information Systems

Born on August 13, 1992

PRIOR TO VCU:

· Spent senior season at Charis Prep under the guidance of Carlos Peralta. During that year, the Crimson Tide posted a 35-3 mark en route to the National Prep School Championship.· During his one season at Charis Prep, Guest averaged 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game.· Prior to his time at Charis Prep, he was a standout on the hardwood for Jason Powell at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, S.C.· At Richland Northeast, he earned multiple All-State and All-County accolades and averaged nearly 20 points and more than 10 rebounds per game.· Three-star prospect who drew interest from schools such as Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Missouri and Oklahoma State, among others.